The silver lining in this cold harsh April winter here in Edmonton is that either Hall or Seguin will be wearing the copper and blue mere months from now. These are two men who are expected to become franchise cornerstones for years, and one of them will, in all likelihood, be an Edmonton Oiler starting June 25 in Los Angeles.
"The Fall For Hall" and "Beggin' for Seguin" are what the Facebookers are dubbing it, forming mass groups spanning thousands of members.
In spite of this debacle of a season—which has plagued not only the team itself but also the fans, and robbed a city of its soul—there is a third option Steve Tambellini has here; an option many fans would never dare to dream of: Trade the pick.
What am I smoking, right?
As it stands, the current Oilers roster cannot, and will not, challenge for a playoff spot next season. The team lacks offensive firepower, has a porous defense decrepit of veteran stability, and the goaltending is shaky (and tipsy) at best—not to mention the disease Moreau still contaminating the dressing room ...
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